About The Orchard
The Orchard is the trade name of Orchard Enterprises NY, Inc., a music distribution and artist services company headquartered in New York City. It offers digital and physical distribution, marketing and advertising, publishing administration, rights management, royalty accounting, and sync licensing. The company was founded in 1997 by Scott Cohen and Richard Gottehrer, operates in more than 40 countries, and has been wholly owned by Sony Music Entertainment since 2015.
The company's legal work is handled by an in-house Business & Legal Affairs team. Its General Counsel, based in New York, reports to the chief executive and oversees digital licensing negotiations, label distribution contracts, and acquisitions. The company's own press materials describe its services for independent labels, artists, and creators, and include a children's and family division among its brands.
| Type | Company legal department |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York City |
| Website | theorchard.com |
| Registered NY attorneys | 7 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with The Orchard.
Registered attorneys
William Mccrady Currently registered Derek Williams Currently registered Thomas Leineweber Currently registered Michelle Arnold Currently registered Jason Pascal Currently registered Alexandria Hock Currently registered Korey Turner Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.